Shift Lock Release- Page 91

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Shift Lock Release

Your vehicle is equipped
with an electric park lock
system. The system is
designed to prevent ignition
key removal unless the shift
lever is in PARK (P) (with
the shift knob button 
fully released).

The system also prevents the shift lever from moving
out of PARK (P) when the ignition is in OFF or in
LOCK. The park lock system is always functional
except in the case of a dead or low voltage 
(less than 9 V) battery.

If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with low
voltage, there are two override access slots that will
allow you to override the park lock system.

The first slot is located underneath the steering column
below the lock cylinder. To use this slot:

1. Verify that the shift lever is in PARK (P) (with the

shift knob button released.)

2. Locate the override access slot below the 

lock cylinder.

3. Remove the override access slot cap, which will then

show the override mechanism release button.

4. Insert a key or screwdriver into the access slot and

then press in and hold the override mechanism
release button.

5. Turn the ignition key to OFF.

6. Remove the key or screwdriver from the slot.

7. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

8. Replace the override access slot cap.